An electric train engine travelled for about 13 kilometres without its pilot from Wadi station in Maharashtra before being brought to a halt by a staff member who chased it on a bike. In the meantime, due to what is being described as a slip-up, the disengaged electric engine started moving on its own after the loco pilot stepped out. As the stunned pilot looked on, the Wadi station authorities alerted the next few stations to clear signals and tracks. As the electric engine cruised, the railways employee gave chase on a motorbike, managed to board it when it slowed and stopped it near Nalwar. It was not exactly known how the electric engine began to move, the officials said, adding an inquiry by a special team was underway.

Source: Hindustan Times November 09, 2017 09:18 UTC